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Michael Goyeneche

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3/31/23
Michael Goyeneche was born November 21, 1962, is of Basque & Mexican decent and a little Italian. Born in Oakland, CA, Michael's family moved to San Leandro a suburb of the San Francisco Bay Area when he was just 1 years old. He attended Chico State where he studied Broadcast Journalism. A break through role for MIchael was as rogue cop Cpl. Espinosa in "A-Town." He has a recurring role on the El Rey Network Series, "Sangre Negra". Mike plays Gino "Smiley" Ferrara, a Mafia Henchman to Mob Boss Vinnie Sabatini played by Robert Miano. "Sangre Negra" stars Antonio McKay who is also the writer and producer. Other notable actors on the show are Erik Estrada and Eric Roberts. Michael enjoys comedic roles such as " Hollywood's Worst Personal Trainer" on Funny or Die Website, but often finds himself in dramatic roles, specializing in portraying Mafia characters. He also portrayed Al Capone on the TV show, Hotel Secrets and Legends on the Travel Channel. He is also working on his personal project The Godfather In-Law a comedy in which he writes and stars in.
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    Known for

    The Godfather In-Law (2016)
    The Godfather In-Law
    Short
    • The Godfather
    • 2016
    Daisy Fernandez and Michael Goyeneche in Tavern Tony Returns (2022)
    Tavern Tony Returns
    Short
    • Tony
    • 2022
    KNFR from 7:00-7:30 (2012)
    KNFR from 7:00-7:30
    8.9
    Short
    • Elvis Presley
    • 2012
    Hotel Secrets & Legends (2014)
    Hotel Secrets & Legends
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Al Capone

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    Actor



    • Back Burner
      • Tony
      • Post-production
      • 2025
    • Spike's Return
      • Capo
      • Post-production
      • Short
    • Crossbones & Roses
      • Governor Edward Price
      • Pre-production
      • TV Movie



    • Danny Arroyo, Erik Estrada, Stoney Jackson, Antonio McKay, Robert Miano, Ricardo Herranz, Michael Goyeneche, Sandra Santiago, Arianna Gomez, and Sebastien Large in Sangre Negra...Black Blood (2021)
      Sangre Negra...Black Blood
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Gino 'Smiley' Ferrera
      • 2022
    • Daisy Fernandez and Michael Goyeneche in Tavern Tony Returns (2022)
      Tavern Tony Returns
      Short
      • Tony
      • 2022
    • Sangre Negra (2016)
      Sangre Negra
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Smiley Ferraro
      • Smiley
      • Gino ' Smiley' Ferraro ...
      • 2016–2020
    • Intrigue (2019)
      Intrigue
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Mexican cartel
      • 2019
    • Head in a Bag
      TV Movie
      • Fat Max
      • 2018
    • The Godfather In-Law (2016)
      The Godfather In-Law
      Short
      • The Godfather
      • 2016
    • Wellesley Daniels in Yellow (2016)
      Yellow
      Short
      • Ron
      • 2016
    • Murder Book (2014)
      Murder Book
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Charlie
      • 2015
    • Newlywed and Broke (2015)
      Newlywed and Broke
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Cop #1
      • 2015
    • Hotel Secrets & Legends (2014)
      Hotel Secrets & Legends
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Al Capone
      • 2014
    • KNFR from 7:00-7:30 (2012)
      KNFR from 7:00-7:30
      8.9
      Short
      • Elvis Presley
      • 2012
    • A-Town (2011)
      A-Town
      7.8
      • Cpl. Espinosa
      • 2011
    • Kill Jane Doe (2010)
      Kill Jane Doe
      5.4
      Video
      • Chicago Policeman
      • 2010
    • Ryan and Sean's Not So Excellent Adventure (2008)
      Ryan and Sean's Not So Excellent Adventure
      4.3
      • Airport Security Agent
      • 2008

    Director



    • Daisy Fernandez and Michael Goyeneche in Tavern Tony Returns (2022)
      Tavern Tony Returns
      Short
      • Director
      • 2022
    • The Actor's Basement (2020)
      The Actor's Basement
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2020
    • The Godfather In-Law (2016)
      The Godfather In-Law
      Short
      • co-director
      • 2016

    Writer



    • Daisy Fernandez and Michael Goyeneche in Tavern Tony Returns (2022)
      Tavern Tony Returns
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2022
    • The Actor's Basement (2020)
      The Actor's Basement
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2020
    • The Godfather In-Law (2016)
      The Godfather In-Law
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2016

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    • Height
      • 1.83 m

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    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

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    • Trivia
      Michael was on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno in November of 2006 in a segment called "Stars of Tomorrow.".
    • Nicknames
      • Scratch
      • Smiley

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